I mentioned in the last post that I took a few days to go home and visit my Mom. "Home" is on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland and, though I have lived more than half my life in Richmond, VA, it is still "home" to me. We live about halfway between Easton and St. Michael's. … Continue reading Treasure Hunting
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A Different Point of View
If you read my last post, "I Really Hate It When I Hate It", you will remember the angst that the so-called Topiary From Hell was giving me. I am pleased to report that the story has a happy ending. I took a break for a few days and went home to visit my Mom. … Continue reading A Different Point of View
I Really Hate It When I Hate It
I've been working on making a new Glittermoon Vintage Christmas Topiary. It's not going well. In fact, I'm hating it. The idea was to try something a little different and come up with something that would be less pricey, too. I started with this vintage USA green glass vase, a topiary form, and some vintage … Continue reading I Really Hate It When I Hate It
Back to Smithfield…
If you read my last post, "I Took a Day Off," you will know that my friend Chris and I made a little jaunt to Smithfield, VA last week. It is the home of the: When I left off, we had toddled off to have lunch after a lovely morning spent nosing around some of … Continue reading Back to Smithfield…
A Friend Indeed
Temptation alert: a Christmas shop! This is OLD WORLD ACCENTS in the Carytown area of Richmond, VA and it is owned by a friend of mine whose name is Jill Pillow. Isn't this an inviting entryway? It is in a 2-story building which once was a photography studio owned by two brothers and before that … Continue reading A Friend Indeed